ἔκπληξις

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • Consternation, terror.

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek ἐκπλήσσω (drive out one's senses by a sudden shock), ἐκ (out, out of, from) + Ancient Greek πλήσσω (strike, smite, I strike).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πλήσσω

Gloss

strike, smite, I strike

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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